{"id":654018,"date":"2025-02-19T01:25:11","date_gmt":"2025-02-18T22:25:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/netherlands-a-rare-bright-spot-as-eu-struggles-to-breed-unicorns-2\/"},"modified":"2025-02-19T01:25:11","modified_gmt":"2025-02-18T22:25:11","slug":"netherlands-a-rare-bright-spot-as-eu-struggles-to-breed-unicorns-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/netherlands-a-rare-bright-spot-as-eu-struggles-to-breed-unicorns-2\/","title":{"rendered":"#Netherlands a rare bright spot as EU struggles to breed unicorns"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2d3ff16cb45\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2d3ff16cb45\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/netherlands-a-rare-bright-spot-as-eu-struggles-to-breed-unicorns-2\/#New_tips_on_breeding_unicorns\" >New tips on breeding unicorns<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img-cdn.tnwcdn.com\/image?fit=796%2C417&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn0.tnwcdn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fblogs.dir%2F1%2Ffiles%2F2024%2F05%2FUntitled-design-1.jpg&amp;signature=7fb1e4ba40510fadd27c79b63a410b9d\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-main-content\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The US continues to hog the global herd of unicorns, dwarfing the EU in both the number and total valuation of billion-dollar startups. However, the Netherlands provides a minor bright spot, according to a new report by PwC.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More than 3,000 companies worldwide have reached unicorn status since 2013, collectively reaching a staggering valuation of $27 trillion, according to the study. The US accounts for 55% of these and a whopping 75% of their total valuation.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In stark contrast, the EU has contributed just 9% of billion-dollar startups and generated 4% of global unicorn value in that timeframe.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite the bloc\u2019s poor performance, the Netherlands punches above its weight, ranking as the fourth-largest unicorn hub in the EU.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"inarticle-wrapper channel-cta\">\n<div class=\"ica-text\">\n<p class=\"ica-text__title\">TNW Conference FLASH SALE is LIVE<\/p>\n<p>Discover the next big thing. This week only, take advantage of our 2 for 1 offer on <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">General<\/a> Attendee and Corporate Passes. Ends 21 February.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The country has produced 32 unicorns, with 72% still active. Most emerged between 2018 and 2022, mirroring global trends.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The majority of the active flock have engaged with TNW\u2019s services. Among them are Ayden, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bird<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Bunq, Booking.com, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Picnic<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overall, Dutch unicorns account for 11% of the EU total, ranking behind Germany, France, and Sweden. Amsterdam alone hosts 7% of all unicorns in the bloc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Netherlands has also done better than most at attracting unicorns to relocate. Five billion-dollar startups have migrated to the country. Only one unicorn has left for the US.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In contrast, 64 unicorns have left the EU (excluding the Netherlands) while only 10 startups have entered from outside its borders.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The data was released just days after a worrying report on the Dutch tech ecosystem. The new findings provides a glimmer of hope for the Netherlands, but also raises concerns.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like the rest of the EU, the country lags far behind the US in fostering high-growth companies, even after adjusting for economic size, population, and venture capital availability.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"New_tips_on_breeding_unicorns\"><\/span>New tips on breeding unicorns<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are four primary reasons why the US remains the preferred playground for billion-dollar startups, according to PwC.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, venture capital intensity (as a share of GDP) is significantly higher in the US than in Europe \u2014 0.7% compared to just 0.2%.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Second, regulatory fragmentation is causing disruption. Differences in language, local business conditions, and the lack of an integrated capital or banking union can impede growth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Third, the sheer size and uniformity of the US domestic market provide a competitive edge. Finally, companies often move stateside to access a deeper talent pool.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the EU wants to close the unicorn gap, PwC advises the bloc to act decisively. Increasing venture capital investment, streamlining regulations, and fostering a more integrated single market could help startups scale faster.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-main-content\" class=\"c-richText c-richText--large\">\n<p><i><span>The EU\u2019s tech ecosystem will be a hot topic at\u00a0<\/span><\/i><i><span>TNW Conference<\/span><\/i><i><span>, which takes place on June 19-20 in Amsterdam. Tickets for the event are<\/span><\/i><span>\u00a0<\/span><i><span>now on sale<\/span><\/i><i><span>. 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